Such a welcoming, cozy little spot! I stopped by with my boy Odie, who thoroughly enjoyed sniffing…read moreall the delicious smells in the air. I ordered the banana latte, and it was everything I wanted and more. Sweet, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Between the cozy atmosphere, chill vibe, and a latte worth coming back for, I can definitely see myself making another visit soon.

If you come in before 9am, don't be in a hurry. I frequently see customers come in, wait in line…read morefor at least 10 minutes, then leave, because there is only one person taking orders and making the drinks. Slow service does not make for a returning customer base. Owner(s) please consider staffing!

Ah, Java Owl -- a welcome little refuge in the strip-mall sprawl and chain-coffee sameness of Clear…read moreLake. The kind of place you stumble into expecting caffeine and leave with a small, irrational faith in humanity restored. People like to say Montrose is where Houston keeps its cool, its weird, its pulse. Maybe. But Java Owl makes a strong case that Clear Lake has been hiding a little strange magic of its own. It is bright, clean, odd in the best possible way, and alive with the feeling that something interesting might happen before you finish your cup. Now, the important part: the coffee. I judge a place by the black cup. No sugar, no milk, no whipped cream masquerading as personality. Just coffee, exposed and unprotected. Java Owl passes that test. The roast has character. It tastes like someone cared. It does not taste like the sad, scorched sludge you get from places that treat coffee beans like evidence to be burned. And if you want something more elaborate, they have that too. The specialty drinks rotate, mutate, and show up with a kind of reckless creativity that works more often than it has any right to. Every visit seems to bring some new concoction, some fresh little act of caffeinated imagination. Late nights at the Owl are their own species of entertainment. Beer, wine, conversation, and the grand old human circus of people watching. Someone might break into "Sweet Caroline." Someone else might decide the room needs a guitar solo. You do not so much sit there as get folded into the scene. It is noisy, warm, occasionally ridiculous, and never dull. Somehow, the place manages to be both energetic and peaceful, which should be impossible and yet is not. Good coffee, good people, a little music, a little chaos, and staff who seem genuinely happy to be there. The positivity is not the forced kind. It is not laminated corporate cheer. It is real enough that you can walk in tired and walk out a little lighter. So yes, go. Go to see and be seen, sure. But more than that, go because places like this matter. Java Owl is coffee, community, weirdness, and warmth in a town that could use more of all four.

Good matcha. Nice environment. It was a little loud for working on the day I was there (spring…read morebreak), so it was hard to concentrate, but I could see it being a good spot for getting some tasks knocked out. Also, 5 stars for matcha presentation!

I've been a regular at Just Love for over two years now. My little guy and I head there every week…read morefor our coffee group. We always have a great time and everyone is always so friendly. There are many regulars that we see and speak to every week. That's how you know people like a place and feel welcome... they keep coming back. Crystal (the owner/manager) is kind and wonderful. She is on top of things and I've seen her do every job from computer work to straightening up to helping cook in the back. She seems to be the type of person who is willing to do whatever needs to be done. She also seems to have a great relationship with her staff and that's also very important. Manuel is very friendly and helpful. He's knowledgeable about their menu and always remembers what our friend likes to drink when she forgets what it's called. I love the openness and space. There's a couch and chairs in the back if you feel like lounging, plenty of tables in the front for eating, working, or just sitting at. There are games that people can play although sometimes children get ahold of them and pieces go missing. There is also a little kids play area which is golden when you have a toddler. I love that I can sit and have my food/coffee and also keep an eye on my little guy while he plays. It's a wonderful place to meet with people or to just take your kids when you need to sit down with a cup of coffee while they play. They have a good variety of drinks on top of the seasonal offerings. The food is good, and I kind of love that a lot of it is made in a waffle iron. It makes me want more waffle shaped food. The grilled cheese is made with sourdough bread and cooked in a waffle iron. It has these little crispy bits that are heavenly. One of my favorites is the sausage egg and cheese biscuit with a side of gravy. It's also prepared in a waffle maker and has those little crispy bits on the edges. So so good! So yourself a favor and give it a try.

This is a great local spot! The food is good quality and the staff is welcoming…read more The restrooms are also well kept. I like ordering the white mocha tiramisu iced or hot coffee and the avocado which I add scrambled eggs.

I love the vibes of this place! They have a good amount of indoor seating as well as ample outdoor…read moreseating. They even have string lights up for when you choose to sit outside in the evening. The staff is very friendly! I had the Creme Brûlée Vietnamese Coffee, and it was delicious! The coffee itself has a very good flavor, and there was plenty of Creme Brûlée topping. I'll definitely be back to try more items!

I have been here multiple times over the past year and this place is so underrated. I love all…read moretheir food items because they are all so cheap, and their drinks are really good too. These are the drinks I have tried: Lychee Mango Tea, Premium Cana Oolong Milk Tea, Oreo Cake Cream Matcha Milk Tea, and Taro Milk Tea. As for the food, I have tried: Kimchi Fries, Squid Balls (spicy), Popcorn Chicken (garlic parm), Spicy Ramen, Takoyaki. Everything is good but the best drinks gotta be the Oolong Milk Tea and the Lychee Mango Tea, and the best food I always get is the Kimchi Fries. The interior is really nice and cozy. They have a lot of plants and they are real! The only problem about this place is that they're a bit too far and really deep in the Clear Lake area, they're right next to Go Shabu Hotpot. You should give them a try when you're in the area!

Found this gem a few years back and they never let me down. They have plenty of drinks treats and…read moremeals. My go to is the pork bahn mi, shrimp fried rice , & Thai milk tea. Food is always hot and service is top tier. I've also tried a few of the mochi donuts, they did not disappoint either. They also have seasonal/rare exotic desserts at times. This also a great space to come relax and/or get some work done.

Tried the strawberry matcha, Thai tea, and a petite gateaux. The owner is very sweet and helpful…read more The drinks were very yummy and a generous size. The petite gateaux was very delicious and since the flavors are seasonal we are excited to try next season's offerings.

Convenient location inside HEB. The seasonal menu caught my attention…read more For the price of the coffee, I wasn't too impressed with the iced pistachio latte. Barista also recommended adding an extra espresso shot to make the coffee stronger. There's a nutty taste but not pistachio flavor. Overall it's still a good coffee but I wouldn't order it again.

Luce Ave is probably my favorite local roastery and I was glad to learn there was a location right…read moreoff the 45 (on the way to Galveston). This spot is inside an HEB so I was a little worried when I first pulled up to the HEB parking lot. It's a stand that was very clean and well kept right near the entrances. I was met with a friendly cashier/barista (there was only one person working). She answered my questions and also quickly made our drinks once ordered. I went with my usual black island which I adore. The pandan coconut flavors with an espresso kick go very well together in my opinion. I think their coffee in general is great and not overly acidic so I get the taste of coffee and kick of caffiene all in a flavorful drink! Definitely an ideal location for yours truly and a great stop for coffee if you're showing guests various establishments Houston has to offer!

Great place. Great…read moreservice, friendly and nice. Great atmosphere and lots of seating. I had a latte and the espresso had a nice bold flavor and was not over powering.

This is such a cute house adjacent to a church. It's very calm and a great place to do work. The…read moreservice was ok. They have bakery items that look local and a great flavor selection for coffee. The highlight is their 48 oz bucket option. Man! this will keep you woke all day. lol

Popped in to try something other than my usual Starbucks. The cashier at the front thoroughly…read moreexplained the coffee, moon milk (sweet cream) ratios, and summer (hot coffees) vs winter (iced coffees). I opted for the Half Winter Moon since it was their "most popular" drink, sweetness level wise, to use as a standard. The Half Moon was nicely sweetened without overpowering the coffee itself. I would probably prefer the 1/4 Moon for a stronger coffee flavor next time. Summer moon was pretty bustling for a Saturday morning but the coffee came out fairly quickly.

Summer moon keeps getting closer and closer to me and I ain't mad about it!…read more This location is in a shared shopping center and next to parlour doughnuts so you can imagine the parking up front at Peak hours. Hahaha. But worth it! Especially visiting this time of year is magically because of the Christmas tree decor and most importantly the roasted chestnut latte is my favorite! Both amazing iced and hot! There is a kid's table with kid books which my kids love sitting at. Various seating arrangements from cozy chairs, to tabletops, to bar seating, to couch seating, to outside seating and a community table top. Want to hold a work meeting, or book meet up, or a mommy and me coffee dates, to girl gift exchange,....whatever the reason for the special gathering there is a private room in the back you can reserve. If you play Pokemon go then there are pokestops you can reach from here and a gym . This past nurses week in May they offered us a free cup of coffee when we presented our work badge. We greatly appreciated it especially since we share it with teachers week. We normally don't see a lot of local deals for nurses so we thank you summer moon!

Drinks are always great . Staff is super friendly and place is clean. I love ordering from here.read more

My daughter and I stop in here every time we are in the area. My youngest daughter loves the…read moreStrawberry Banana Smoothie and my favorite is the melon milk tea. The workers are always so nice and the place is always so clean. The prices are very fair and they have plenty of parking. My daughter likes to play the games they have while we hang out and enjoy our drinks.

Horrible wait for horrible drink. Got Texas tea, it just tastes like regular Dr Pepper, what is the…read morepoint ? Drink tasted so watered down. Save yourself some time and just go get a soda at the store

Refreshers and dirty sodas were good. I loved my refresher. We ordered Raspberry dream, spring,…read morefling, and island time. For the unbreakable, I got it with sparking water and I added passionfruit popping pearls/ aka popping boba and coconut cream on top. It was the best drink of all the drinks we ordered. There is not place to so and sit inside so it's just a drive thru. And our drinks came out very very fast. So I say the service was fast/ great and it was nice to try one time to see what it was, but it's not my thing. It's not trending for me.